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A Time Magazine Invention of the Year winner, LifeStraw contains no chemicals, no batteries and no moving parts to wear out. It features a high flow rate and weighs only 2oz. It is perfect for the Ultralight backpacker, camper, hiker, traveler, boy scout, hunter or for emergencies. Unlike many similar filters on the market today, LifeStraw has met EPA standards for water filtration in independent testing. LifeStraw has been used around the world under extreme conditions for humanitarian relief. Does not filter chemicals, salt, viruses, heavy metals, taste. Please NOTE: It takes roughly 3-5 seconds of sucking to start the flow of water through the filter.
Award-winning LifeStraw has been used by millions around the globe since 2005
Removes minimum 99.9999% of waterborne bacteria (>LOG 6 reduction) and surpasses EPA standards for water filters
Removes minimum 99.9% of waterborne protozoan parasites (>LOG 3 reduction) and filters to an amazing 0.2 microns
Filters up to 1000 liters of contaminated water WITHOUT iodine, chlorine, or other chemicals
Comes in a sealed bag, perfect for storing for emergencies
ASIN#: B006QF3TW4
Model number#: LSPHF017

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Does not filter chemicals, salt, viruses, heavy metals

Whoa.. what DOES it filter?
Better than nothing I guess.

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Bacteria, parasites, and anything above 0.2 microns. Yes, it will not save you from the T-virus but it might keep you from getting life threatening diarrhea.

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I seldom see the Lifestraw for around $15. I bought two at this price, and they went into my emergency prep.

Since so many people are recommending Sawyer, I'll check those out, too.

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A logical item to own imo. Just look at whats happening with the infrastructure of the US water system Flint etc.. Only a matter of time before the pipes fail. Its not like the water is clean anyway right. Either way its good to have a few for shtf. I also like the Sawyer mini. Remember you can dillute bleach in water if your in a pinch to purify water.

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I wholeheartedly agree with uscrob. The price of the Sawyer mini was just $14.95 here several days ago, it periodically drops to that price here. I have used both and the Sawyer is more durable, lasts longer and I have more confidence in it. I liked the Sawyer regular size one so much that I bought the Sawyer-mini when I saw it because it saves weight and size while hiking. If you got the UV Steripen, then you are ready for drinking the worst water in the entire globe. But you only need the Sawyer if you're staying in the U.S. I keep one in my bug out bag because you can never have too much ammo or water.

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This is the 2nd one that I got at this price during an amazon lightning deal that I'll pack away for a rainy day.

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Lifestraw was a great concept originally and I love what the company does with donating its product around the world, however now a much better option is available: the Sawyer Mini. It filters to .1 micron (half that of the lifestraw), filters 100,000 gallons (the Lifestraw filters 250), and actually costs less than the Lifestraw (http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP128-Filtration-System/dp/B00FA2RLX2/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405427117&sr=1-1&keywords=sawyer...) - If the link doesn't work, just amazon it, it's currently $18.51 with free shipping from one of the sellers online.

I own and have used both the Lifestraw and Sawyer Mini and the Sawyer wins in a landslide.

If you are willing to invest more money, check out the Sawyer Point Zero Two which filters down to .02 micron (small enough to remove even viruses from your water). It's currently $115.99 and includes free shipping (http://www.amazon.com/Sawyer-Products-SP191-Purifier-Assembly/dp/B0051HHNJ8/ref=sr_1_1?s=sporting-goods&ie=UTF8&qid=1405427445&sr=1-1&keywords=sawyer+point+zero+two...).

While bacteria measure in the 0.3–8 micron range, viruses are a full magnitude smaller measuring in the 25–300 nanometre (nm) (0.025–0.3 micron) range. Thus, a 0.4 micron wide by 1.5 micron long V. cholerae bacterium is about 55 times as long and 15 times as wide as a 27 nm (0.027 micron) diameter Norwalk virus.

Most people argue that you only need a .2 micron filtration level in North America as you generally only have to remove larger bacteria and protozoa from water rather than viruses like in poorer areas around the world. I contend that should the grid ever fail in the US, people will resort to bathing, etc. in local streams and rivers. After a number of desperate/less educated individuals inevitably defecate in, or close to the water, it will host common viruses (Hep. A, Rotavirus, Norwalk Virus, Adenovirus, etc.) as well.

The Sawyer Point Zero Two filters up to 1,000,000 gallons (you just use the included syringe to backwash (as opposed to Lifestraw where you blow through the opposite end) to keep it running smoothly.

I use the sawyer mini for backpacking, etc. and the point zero two is attached to a 5 gallon bucket (everything needed to attach it is included) for any grid down event.

Again, I loved Lifestraw when it first came out, but Sawyer now offers an unbelievably better product at a lower price.

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A good thing to have in this political climate. Another year of Obama and we all may be sucking on it !

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Your link doesn't work, link me and I'll buy a few right now

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Normally $20

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